Program Description

Fish Advisories NY/NJ Harbor

In the early 1980s, research conducted by NJDEP showed elevated levels of Dioxins and PCBs in fish tissue samples taken from many areas in coastal New Jersey.

Newark Bay Complex

• Highly industrialized urban area
• Covers 5 counties and more than 20 municipalities
• Part of the Port of New York/New Jersey – the third largest port in the country
  Heavily used by urban anglers
• Closed to commercial fishing for many years

FDA categorizes PCBs & Dioxins as probable carcinogens

• Reproductive disturbances
• Development problems
• Increased chance of developing cancer over a lifetime

Newark Bay Complex Advisories (General Population)

A Guide to Health Advisories for Eating Fish and Crabs Caught in New Jersey Waters - 2006
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Passaic River (tidal) – do not eat any fish or shellfish.

(High Risk Population)
Striped Bass, American Eel, Blue Crab, White Perch, Bluefish (larger than 6 lbs.) & White Catfish – DO NOT EAT.

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• Colorless
• Odorless
• Do not effect taste or appearance of fish
• Bind to fatty tissue & sediments